Warehouse Production Operative

Van Leeuwen Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Leeuwen Limited in Basingstoke is seeking a Warehouse/Production team member for operations. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, processing products, and ensuring health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and efficiency in operations.

The role requires a commitment to safety, teamwork, and effective communication. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a team-oriented warehouse environment.
• Competent in using machinery and performing quality checks.
• Capable of maintaining accurate inventory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are performed safely while monitoring team members.
• Plan and co-ordinate to meet customer orders efficiently.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain traceability paperwork.
• Handle packaging and dispatch of products to meet KPIs.

Skills

Safety first mindset

Willing to work in a fast-paced team-based environment

Band saw competence

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Counterbalance forklift competence

Side loader competence

Preferred overhead crane competence

Preferred sling knowledge

Preferred packing and strapping

Use of measuring equipment

Desire to learn new skills

Job description

Warehouse/ production – Operations Business Function

Storage of raw/stock material. Maintain inventory of warehouse. Process products on the cutting machines and other processes. Packing finished/ semi‑finished goods. Loading shipments. Team player. Processing work orders in line with our SOPs. Planning work load. Health & Safety – maintain housekeeping / 5’s standards in your area to ensure a clean and safe working environment. Assist in training new starters/apprentices in line with on‑site training matrix. To ensure effective, safe, accurate and timely stock management in your area (Storage/Location/Packing). Accountability for your own safety and the safety around you, and not interfering with health & safety implemented by the company in and around the workplace. Perform daily checks on all handling equipment i.e. forklift, overhead cranes, saws and slings. Escalate to team leader any findings and propose solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all activities are performed safely by yourself while also watching for other employees.
• Use machinery, forklifts, side loaders, cutting material with attention to detail to high‑quality standard, pack parts/lengths to critical customer requirements.
• Plan and co‑ordinate, in conjunction with the team, to ensure all customer orders are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain relevant paperwork for traceability purposes.
• Strive to meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Carry out random quality and inventory checks.
• Package all products prior to dispatch or delivery.
• Conduct KPI monitoring: on‑time delivery, 5S, quality claims management, tonnes and orderliness per FTE for productivity and efficiency, picking material in a timely manner.

KEY SKILLS

• Safety first mindset.
• Willing to work in a fast‑paced team‑based environment.
• Band saw competence.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Counterbalance forklift and side loader competence.
• Preferred overhead crane competence.
• Preferred sling knowledge.
• Preferred packing and strapping.
• Use of measuring equipment.
• Desire to learn new skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Listening
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Team work
• Safety first mindset

WORKING HOURS

Monday‑Friday 8am‑4:30pm (40 hours per week)